Category: Becker’s ASC Review

How this ASC startup aims to disrupt traditional consolidation

A recently formed ASC development company has a new model for consolidation — a network of independent surgery centers that puts power directly in the hands of physicians. 

Meet the leaders of 5 ASC organizations

Here is what to know about five state ASC organizations, including their leadership and the number of ASCs in each state:

Private equity's new target

Ophthalmology has caught the attention of private equity interest, specifically in retina care. 

Cardiologists making waves in August

Here are eight cardiologists that have made headlines in the last two weeks, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 6:

How much ophthalmologists earn in the 10 worst states for eye surgery

In Mississippi, the state with the highest risk for patients undergoing eye surgery, ophthalmologists earn an average annual salary of $204,870.

U of Washington to get $21M for cancer surgery innovation

Earlier in August, the Biden administration announced that the Seattle-based University of Washington would receive $21.1 million as part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot. 

The latest on Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente has made several moves in recent months, whether that be expansions, policy adjustments or technology implementations, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Chevron ruling could disrupt Medicare audits

Medicare audit hearings could be in flux after the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference, according to an Aug. 21 report from VMG Health. 

How ASCs have an edge

ASCs offer several benefits compared to that of traditional hospital settings, however, there are several perks touching various aspects of care that patients, clinicians and health systems alike may not be aware of.

The next ASC hotspots

Here are three states that are primed for or experiencing ASC booms: